Can we use Images from Google on a Websites?

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by HZ-WebSol, Mar 6, 2010.

  1. #1
    Hi,

    Is there any chance of copyright infringement if we use images from Google on websites?

    If there is some issue then how can we find and add images on a website without any problem?

    Regards
    HZ
     
    HZ-WebSol, Mar 6, 2010 IP
  2. Oranges

    Oranges Active Member

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    Yes of course you don't have rights to just blindly use google search images.
    Solution for that is to try free stock images websites, and there are plenty of them. ie: Every Stock Photo
     
    Oranges, Mar 6, 2010 IP
  3. HZ-WebSol

    HZ-WebSol Peon

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    Hi,

    Any other suggestions please?

    Regards
    HZ
     
    HZ-WebSol, Mar 6, 2010 IP
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    mjewel Prominent Member

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    As already posted, if you don't own the image, you need express permission to use it. Search for free stock photos (and make sure you understand the usage rights) or buy images from sites like istockphoto.
     
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    Cascolo Member

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    You have to be careful just because it's online those not mean is free. istockphoto is very affordable.
     
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    nucleus99 Peon

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    No you just cant use it. You need permission of the publisher/photographer.
    However someone told me that google has an option where it only displays free to use pictures, I am not completely sure about it though

    Edit: actually here http://images.google.com/advanced_image_search?hl=en
    In the advance search mode, there is an option to select usage rights.
     
    nucleus99, Mar 8, 2010 IP
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    trixy522 Peon

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    Here are some other places you can go to get images. Some are free others cost very little. Be sure though if you are going to use them on a commercial website that you can use the image for that purpose.

    w.dreamstime.com
    w.morguefile.com
    w.123rf.com
    w.pdphoto.org
     
    trixy522, Mar 10, 2010 IP
  8. HZ-WebSol

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    Hi,

    Thanks for the help.

    Regards
    HZ
     
    HZ-WebSol, Mar 11, 2010 IP